Gulf coast farmer's market

Bethyboo · 24 Aug 17, 07:47 PM

We are staying in a villa in Rotonda West next April and we are hoping to go to a local (ish) farmer's market. There appear to be a few good ones on Tripadvisor, but wondered if anyone could make any recommendations.

7SeasSailor · 24 Aug 17, 11:04 PM

We have stayed at Rotonda West for the last 2 years and going again this year. We visited the Farmer's Markets but I don't know that I would recommend any one over another.

Purdy · 24 Aug 17, 11:18 PM

Venice Farmers Market I believe each Saturday morning.

Hank · 25 Aug 17, 07:51 AM

The market at Punta Gorda is Saturday morning but not much good, Venice might be better.

Hank

Rotonda Bound · 25 Aug 17, 08:24 AM

There is a Thursday Farmers Market on Dearborn St, Old Englewood. It's about 10 min drive from Rotonda West. I think it runs from October through till end of April.

It usually spans both sides of the road selling a wide range of fresh foods, local produce and small arts & crafts. It is definitely worth a visit.

Make sure to take some bags with you as the stall owners don't supply carriers and take cash as most traders are small independents and don't take card payments 😎

Bethyboo · 26 Aug 17, 01:37 PM

Thank you all for your replies. I think we will visit a couple of the markets while there, taking in the local area too. I am so looking forward to mooching through our next Florida holiday without the call of an ADR or fastpass.😎

Rowlf · 26 Aug 17, 11:03 PM

Sarasota saturday morning downtown market is wonderful and well worth driving up to.

It takes over several streets and has a friendly funky atmosphere with a wide range of stalls, eats and street entertainers. It's always a high spot of our trip. Sadly we missed last week's Woodstock Revival day

Get there early!

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Tracy34 · 27 Aug 17, 06:37 AM

Originally Posted by Rowlf

Sarasota saturday morning downtown market is wonderful and well worth driving up to.

It takes over several streets and has a friendly funky atmosphere with a wide range of stalls, eats and street entertainers. It's always a high spot of our trip. Sadly we missed last week's Woodstock Revival day

Get there early!

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We love this market...the Woodstock Revival would have been fab to see.

25 Aug 17, 08:24 AM	#5
	25 Aug 17, 08:24 AM Rotonda Bound slightly serious Dibber
Rotonda Bound slightly serious Dibber Click to See My Villa! Join Date: Feb 11 theDIBB Guidebook Pages Created: 1 Guidebook Photos: 4	There is a Thursday Farmers Market on Dearborn St, Old Englewood. It's about 10 min drive from Rotonda West. I think it runs from October through till end of April. It usually spans both sides of the road selling a wide range of fresh foods, local produce and small arts & crafts. It is definitely worth a visit. Make sure to take some bags with you as the stall owners don't supply carriers and take cash as most traders are small independents and don't take card payments 😎 __________________ Dragonflies Villa ... close to stunning Gulf Coast beaches. The ideal place to relax and unwind http://www.thedibb.co.uk/forums/villa-search.php?a=290 www.dragonfliesvilla.com

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	26 Aug 17, 11:03 PM Rowlf Imagineer
Rowlf Imagineer Join Date: May 10	Sarasota saturday morning downtown market is wonderful and well worth driving up to. It takes over several streets and has a friendly funky atmosphere with a wide range of stalls, eats and street entertainers. It's always a high spot of our trip. Sadly we missed last week's Woodstock Revival day Get there early! . __________________